The landslides in Wayanad were triggered by a burst of rainfall that was made about 10 per cent heavier by human-caused climate change, a study has found. The Wayanad landslide occurred on July 30 this year.
The Kerala government may declare certain areas in Wayanad "no habitation" zones after the devastating July 30 landslides that drastically altered the landscape, making them unsafe for living. Survivors, many traumatized and uncertain about their future, are hesitant to return home.
The landslide in Wayanad killed 308 people and left over 200 people. ISRO's National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) in Hyderabad released satellite photos showing that the landslide displaced about 86,000 square meters of land.
A touching video from Wayanad, showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's heartfelt interaction with a young landslide survivor in a hospital has now gone viral. The video captures the child playing with the PM's beard and spectacles, highlighting a tender moment amid the tragedy.
PM Modi said that Centre will stand together with the Kerala government on helping those who lost everything in the disaster. The landlides have claimed the lives of over 300 people so far, while several are still missing.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said it was a good decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit landslides-hit Wayanad and expressed confidence that once he sees the extent of the devastation firsthand, the prime minister will declare it a national disaster.
PM Modi in Wayanad: PM Modi was accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister Suresh Gopi.
During PM Modi's visit to landslide-hit Wayanad, various teams involved in the rescue operation will brief him about the evacuation efforts. Check his full schedule here.
Wayanad landslides: The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kerala's Kannaur at approximately 11:00 am, from where he will undertake an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad.
Wayanad landslides: The number of deaths resulting from the devastating landslides in the Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas of Wayanad has increased over 300 in the state.
Wayanad landslides: The search operations for those missing from the landslides-hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas continued with personnel from various forces, including the army and navy, over 500 volunteers and heavy machinery being deployed there.
This emotional farewell in Wayanad stands as a testament to the strong bond between the Indian Army and the people it serves, reminding everyone of the invaluable role these brave men and women play in times of crisis.
Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas in the Wayanad district were hit by landslides on July 30 causing huge devastation and claiming more than 300 lives.
A class 3 student wrote a letter in his school diary expressing gratitude to the Indian Army. He said that he would join the army one day. The Indian Army gave a touching reply to the child on social media.
The Centre had forewarned the Kerala government about possible floods and landslides but it ignored these warnings, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament, prompting a sharp response from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, who refuted his remarks as "baseless" and "inconsistent".
Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra witnessed landslides amidst monsoon this year. Here are some of the reasons of why landslides occur and what are some of the most landslide-prone regions in the country.
Shashi Tharoor had posted a video of him participating in a relief work in landslide-affected place in Wayanad. He had captioned it "memorable day in Wayanad", which drew flak from the social media users.
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The death toll in the Wayanad landslides rose to 218, including 90 women and 30 children. Of the 218 bodies recovered from the landslide-hit areas, 152 have been identified by relatives.
Wayanad landslides: A team of three officers and 30 sailors augmented the efforts of the Indian Army in assembling and constructing the crucial Bailey Bridge over the river connecting the regions of Chooralmala and Mundakkai, which were isolated by the landslides.
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